Heart-rate monitors are like a speedometer for your heart. They'll help you know when you're speeding and when you need to give it some gas during a workout. Touted by Consumer Reports as a great buy, this model is pretty slick. We're giving away three of them!

Some of the features of the Timex T5G971 Unisex Sports Personal Heart Rate Monitor Watches:

Heart rate monitoring watch sized for both men and women

Chest strap heart rate monitor works with watch to provide target zones and time in zone

Workout review that recalls activity time and average/peak heart rates

Month/day/date display with 12/24-hour time

Watch is water resistant to 30 meters (165 feet); up to 2-year battery life

To enter, click here. The rules are the same as always. The contest ends next Monday, Dec. 21, at 9 a.m. EST.

Each Monday until Jan. 4, 2010, we will be giving away various prizes to help you along your journey to a healthier you. Keep coming back!

Do you use a heart-rate monitor? Do you think they help you during a workout?

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This is something that I have always wanted to add to my workout plan, but money and lack of education on how to use/read/understand these gadgets has deterred me from doing just that. If I win one, I will most DEFINATELY use it religiously and naturally read the directions so I am no longer intimidated by this handy and healthy device! THANKYOU SPARKPEOPLE!!!
- 12/20/2009 9:00:54 AM

I would love to win one of the HRM. I have been trying to build up my workouts for more intensity and this would be a valuable tool allowing me to have a stronger and much more successful workout.
- 12/17/2009 10:22:43 AM

Golly I have never heard of a heart monitor watch. And have never been lucky-till I found Spark People. Could I be lucky enough to win this? Trust me I'd use it every time I do my aerobics and Curves circuit training. May the best person be a winner and Happy Holidays to all the Spark Members
- 12/16/2009 6:57:57 PM

I am NOT a lucky person!!!!! If I never EVER win anything again, I would LOVE to win this heart rate monitor!!!!! I live way out in the country on a farm & do not have the expenses or the access to a gym or any equipment other than my dumbbells & my step!! I have been really struggling with the same 8# for a year now & I need HELP!!!! I walk & exercise & think my heart rate is up, but no way of checking.....so, I don't think I am being effective in my workouts!!!! I missed being able to redeem my reward for pre-ordering "spark" by 1 or 2 days because I have been sick & hubby sick, so I would REALLY LOVE to get this!!!! If you wonder about my "mess" of a life & the conditions I am living under, please read through my blogs!!!! Spark has been a true LIFESAVER for me!!!!! I have met friends & received support that I never thought was out there.....especially when I MOST needed it!!!! I even got to meet 2 teammates!!!! Due to where I live & my extremely limited resources, I really want to win this!!!! THANK YOU for being here & helping so many people!!!! Hugzz ~ Jae
- 12/16/2009 10:30:02 AM

I have a heart rate monitor, somewhere. But it seemed like a real pain to use: strap something around my chest and wear some watch thing and I had to stop exercising to see the readout. Needless to say, I didn't use it much! Are the new ones more convenient than that?
- 12/15/2009 9:39:00 PM

My husband uses a heart monitor and has told me that I should use one. it would probably help me with my workouts. I would love to win one & maybe, he would show me how to use it!! Good luck everyone & happy holidays.
- 12/15/2009 8:42:08 PM

I've been using a HRM for several years now and find that it really helps me know whether I am meeting my goals during my workout. I just had to send my back for a battery replacement and I really miss it. Hope it gets returned soon.
- 12/15/2009 4:25:35 PM

I don 't have a heart rate monitor. I should use one, but I've never found one that I could afford - or at least one that I could justify spending that much money on. Anybody have suggestions on an affordable one - just in case I don't win this week's give-away?
- 12/15/2009 2:11:20 PM

Pick me! I would so love to win one of the 3 Timex T5G971 Unisex Sports Personal Heart Rate Monitor Watches! I have been pricing these for a long time, but this is something this unemployed women just can't swing at the moment. - 12/15/2009 12:41:14 PM

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